On The Job with Kate Quisenberry, cashier at the Jackson Coffee Co.

Kate Quisenberry is a cashier at the Jackson Coffee Co. in downtown Jackson.Larry Hook | MLive.com

Reporter Larry Hook recently chatted with Jackson Coffee Co. cashier Kate Quisenberry to find out about her job duties. Following are her responses:

Q. What are the requirements of your job?A. I work the cash register, I talk to customers and I write the names of drinks on the cups. I haven’t learned to make drinks yet. I’ll learn in a little bit, after I get the cash register part down.

Q. How did you get into this line of work?A. My friend worked here and she really I loved it. I always thought working in a coffee shop would be a fun job so I just decided to give it a try. I really like it.

Q. What is your favorite part of your job?A. Getting to interact with people on a daily basis. You get to interact with a lot of different people. It’s really fun and you get to try some great drinks.

Q. What has been your proudest or most memorable moment at work?A. Learning all the different things. There’s a lot to learn and a lot to remember. Having the moments when you’re like, “Oh yes, I finally know how to do this.” It’s nice. You get to have a lot of small accomplishments. It makes you feel good.

Q. If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be?A. I don’t really think I’d change anything. I really like it so far. It’s the best job I’ve had. If anything, I’d probably want more hours. I think I will be getting more when I get trained.

Q. How do you like to spend your free time?A. I really like art and I do photography and illustration. I have my own photography business – Katie Q Photography – so that takes up a lot of my free time. Other than that, I like to hang out with my friends and go to the movies. And horseback riding is a big hobby of mine.

Q. What are your professional plans for the future?A. Right now I’m just winging it. I plan to stay here for awhile. Eventually I would like to do something with art; maybe open my own art business.

Q. If you could have a dream job, what would it be?A. To be a professional illustrator.